Overall Record: 19-4 / Shore Conference: 11-3 / A-North: 6-1
ShoreConferenceWrestling.com Wrestler of the Year
(Sr) Kevin Cerruti - Long Branch
Weight: Hwt / Record: 35-3 (19 Pins)
NJSIAA State Tournament Qualifier (1-time Medal Winner / 3-time Qualifier)
Region 6 Champion (2-time Champion / 3-time Medal Winner)
District 23 Champion
2nd Place Mustang Classic
Neptune Classic
Tied with Ryan Zimmerman for Team Wins Leader in 2019
Finishes with 94 Career Wins
Will Play Football Collegiately at Rhode Island
| Wgt | Wrestler | Record | Post-Season |
| 106 | (Jr) Dylan Kelleher | 16-19 | D23-2nd / R6-WB1 |
| 106 | |||
| 113 | (So) Joseph Conlon | 17-15 | D23-1st / R6-WB1 |
| 113 | (Fr) Lorenzo Cabana | 2-2 | |
| 120 | (Sr) Rey Guzman | 15-12 | D23-3rd / R6-PQ |
| 120 | (Jr) Victor Lemus | 0-2 | |
| 126 | (Jr) Ryan Zimmerman | 35-5 | D23-1st / R6-1st / NJ-WB2 |
| 126 | (Jr) Anthony Bonnano | 2-6 | |
| 132 | (Sr) Stivini Silva | 17-11 | |
| 132 | (Fr) Angel Bonnano | 7-11 | |
| 138 | (Sr) Steve Pabone | 25-14 | D23-3rd / R6-4th / NJ-WB1 |
| 145 | (Jr) Ryan Carey | 20-10 | D23-2nd / R6-5th |
| 145 | (So) Bobby Lawrence | 5-3 | |
| 145 | (Jr) Blaise Barnes | 0-1 | |
| 152 | (Jr) Isaiah Gonzalez | 12-8 | |
| 152 | (Jr) Qu'ron Wakefield | 0-2 | |
| 160 | (So) Jack Friedman | 20-13 | D23-1st / R6-WB1 |
| 160 | |||
| 170 | (Sr) Mustafa Meyers | 2-0 | |
| 170 | (So) Andrew Conklin | 2-4 | |
| 170 | (Jr) Edgar Padilla | 8-14 | |
| 170 | (Fr) Deiondre McCulers | 5-6 | |
| 182 | (Jr) Patrick O'Dwyer | 8-11 | |
| 182 | |||
| 195 | (Sr) La'Qym Morris | 24-10 | D23-3rd / R6-5th |
| 220 | (Jr) Tracey Taylor | 27-7 | D23-2nd / R6-6th |
| 220 | |||
| Hwt | (Sr) Kevin Cerrutti | 35-3 | D23-1st / R6-1st / NJ-WB4 |
| Hwt | (Sr) Victor Torres | 3-1 | |
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| Date | Opponent | Result |
| 12/15 | Neptune Classic | 2nd Place |
| 12/19 | at CBA | W 51-13 |
| 12/22 | at Freehold Twp | W 39-28 |
| Manasquan | W 67-9 | |
| TR North | L 21-48 | |
| 12/28 | Mustang Classic | No Score |
| 1/9 | at Ocean Township | W 30-28 |
| 1/12 | at Middletown South | W 58-6 |
| Marlboro | W 50-14 | |
| Matawan | W 48-10 | |
| 1/14 | vs Freehold Boro | W 57-6 |
| 1/16 | at Manalapan | W 36-29 |
| 1/18-19 | vs Absegami (Jack Welch Duals) | W 64-11 |
| Buena | W 44-21 | |
| Clearview | L 27-42 | |
| Westampton Tech | W 70-3 | |
| Moorestown | W 47-24 | |
| 1/22 | vs Donovan Catholic | W 63-9 |
| 1/23 | vs Tottenville, NY | W 57-6 |
| 1/26 | Shore Conference Tournament | 16th Place |
| 1/30 | at Howell | L 14-44 |
| 2/4 | CJG4-QF: vs Northern Burlington | W 36-26 |
| 2/6 | CJG4-SF: at Jackson Memorial | L 24-42 |
| 2/9 | vs Wall (TRN Super Quad) | W 37-30 |
| TR East | W 52-12 | |
| 2/16 | District 23 | 1st Place |
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3/1: Season Ends For Green Wave in AC
STATE AGATES
(Sr) Kevin Cerruti / NJ-WB4 (Hwt)
PRELIM: Kevin Cerruti (Long Branch) d. Griffin Jackstadt (Barnegat) 3-2
PQ: Kevin Cerruti (Long Branch) d. Christopher Seifert (Ewing) 8-3
QF: Jayvon Davidson (Mt Olive) d. Kevin Cerruti (Long Branch) 5-2
WB4: Dean Setticase (Saddle Brook) p. Kevin Cerruti (Long Branch) 3:30
(Jr) Ryan Zimmerman / NJ-WB2 (126)
PRELIM: Dakota Morris (Kingsway) d. Ryan Zimmerman (Long Branch) 8-4
WB1: Ryan Zimmerman (Long Branch) p. Agostino Petrillo (Livingston) 0:53
WB2: Eddie Hummel (Roselle Park) p. Ryan Zimmerman (Long Branch) 2:33
(Sr) Steve Pabone / NJ-WB1 (138)
PRELIM: Darby Diedrich (Howell) tf. Steven Pabone (Long Branch) 4:48 16-1
WB1: Kyle Tino (Phillipsburg) d. Steven Pabone (Long Branch) 7-3
2/23: Zimmerman & Cerruti Win Titles; LB Sends 3 To AC
REGION 6 AGATES
(Jr) Ryan Zimmerman / R6-1st (126)
QF: #1 Ryan Zimmerman (Long Branch) p. #8 Nicholas Moldaver (Colts Neck) 1:34
SF: #1 Ryan Zimmerman (Long Branch) p. #4 Jacob Glantzman (Wall) 1:14
1ST: #1 Ryan Zimmerman (Long Branch) md. #2 Michael Bilardo (Monroe) 13-4
(Sr) Kevin Cerruti / R6-1st (Hwt)
QF: #1 Kevin Cerruti (Long Branch) p. #8 Caleb Spaulding (Trenton Central) 3:14
SF: #1 Kevin Cerruti (Long Branch) p. #5 Thomas Wasylenko (Steinert) 1:49
1ST: #1 Kevin Cerruti (Long Branch) d. #2 Christopher Seifert (Ewing) 7-3
(Sr) Steve Pabone / R6-4th (138)
PQ: #10 Steven Pabone (Long Branch) d. #7 Ryan Kanner (Robbinsville) 8-1
QF: #2 Corey Fernandez (Monroe) d. #10 Steven Pabone (Long Branch) 6-5
WB1: #10 Steven Pabone (Long Branch) d. #6 Jack Bailey (Pt Boro) 1-0
WB2: #10 Steven Pabone (Long Branch) d. #5 Ethan Dzenis (Manasquan) 5-3
3RD: #2 Corey Fernandez (Monroe) md. #10 Steven Pabone (Long Branch) 11-3
(Jr) Ryan Carey / R6-5th (145)
PQ: #4 Ryan Carey (Long Branch) d. #13 Jason Schulz (Pt Beach) 6-2
QF: #4 Ryan Carey (Long Branch) d. #5 Matt Paglia (Allentown) 6-4
SF: #1 Luke Rada (Colts Neck) md. #4 Ryan Carey (Long Branch) 14-2
WB2: #6 Tony Dushku (Freehold Boro) d. #4 Ryan Carey (Long Branch) 8-2
5TH: #4 Ryan Carey (Long Branch) d. #5 Matt Paglia (Allentown) 6-1
(Sr) La'Qym Morris / R6-5th (195)
PQ: #10 La'Qym Morris (Long Branch) p. #7 TreVonne Black (Burlington Twp) 1:31
QF: #2 Tommy Hill (Northern Burlington) d. #10 La'Qym Morris (Long Branch) 12-5
WB1: #10 La'Qym Morris (Long Branch) d. #3 Zachery Bohn (Delran) 15-9
WB2: #5 Justin Acevedo (Raritan) d. #10 La'Qym Morris (Long Branch) 2-1 TB1
5TH: #10 La'Qym Morris (Long Branch) by forfeit over #6 Liam Buday (Pt Beach)
(Jr) Tracey Taylor / R6-6th (220)
PQ: #5 Tracey Taylor (Long Branch) p. #12 Ryan Toro (Nottingham) 2:52
QF: #5 Tracey Taylor (Long Branch) d. #4 Jaden Lowe (Jackson Liberty) 7-2
SF: #1 Jajuan Hayes (Bordentown) d. #5 Tracey Taylor (Long Branch) 6-2
WB2: #7 Obifunna Ezeigbo (Ewing) d. #5 Tracey Taylor (Long Branch) 3-1
5TH: 220: #9 Sean Theis (Delran) p. #5 Tracey Taylor (Long Branch) 2:43
(Jr) Dylan Kelleher / R6-WB1 (106)
PQ: #8 Dylan Kelleher (Long Branch) p. #9 Robert Fattore (Hightstown) 1:41
QF: #1 Tyler Klinsky (Middletown North) tf. #8 Dylan Kelleher (Long Branch) 3:05 23-8
WB1: #5 Shailen Savur (Robbinsville) d. #8 Dylan Kelleher (Long Branch) 6-5 TB1
(So) Joseph Conlon / R6-WB1 (113)
QF: #2 Travis Kotelnicki (Northern Burlington) p. #7 Joseph Conlon (Long Branch) 1:50
WB1: #11 Romeo Willis (Jackson Liberty) d. #7 Joseph Conlon (Long Branch) 6-4
(So) Jack Friedman / R6-WB1 (160)
QF: #6 Anthony Esposito (Ocean Twp) p. #3 Jack Friedman (Long Branch) 0:36
WB1: #7 Aidan Meyler-McAuliffe (Red Bank Catholic) p. #3 Jack Friedman (Long Branch) 5:52
(Sr) Rey Guzman / R6-PQ (120)
PQ: #6 William Tisony (Ocean Twp) d. #11 Rey Guzman (Long Branch) 5-0
2/16: Green Wave Win District 23 Title
1st Place
113: Joseph Conlon
126: Ryan Zimmerman
160: Jack Friedman
Hwt: Kevin Cerruti
2nd Place
106: Dylan Kelleher
145: Ryan Carey
220: Tracey Taylor
3rd Place
120: Rey Guzman
138: Steve Pabone
195: La'Qym Morris
The Green Wave crowned for 4 champs for the 2nd straight season, and had 10 medal winners in all, which matches their highest total since 2013, on their way to running away with the District 23 Team Title, their 3rd in a row, and 13th overall. Kevin Cerruti was named Outstanding Wrestler, Joseph Conlon knocked off the #1 and #2 seed to win his title, Jack Friedman won his title out of the #5 seed, and Ryan Zimmerman won his 100th career bout on way to his championship.
2/6: CJG4 SEMIFINALS
#1 Jackson Memorial 42 - #4 Long Branch 24 (BOX SCORE)
2/4: CJG4 QUARTERFINALS
#4 Long Branch 36 - #5 Northern Burlington 26 (BOX SCORE)
LB: Taylor, Cerruti, Conlon, & Pabone win by fall / #4 Long Branch @ #1 Jackson Memorial on Wednesday night
1/30: A-NORTH
1/23: NON-CONFERENCE
Long Branch 57 - Tottenville, NY 6 (BOX SCORE)
LB: Cerruti (22-1); Zimmerman (22-2); Taylor (20-1); Morris (17-3)
1/22: NON-DIVISION
Long Branch 63 - Donovan Catholic 9 (BOX SCORE)
1/17-1/18: JACK WELCH DUALS
Long Branch 64 - Absegami 11 (BOX SCORE)
Long Branch 44 - Buena 21 (BOX SCORE)
Clearview 42 - Long Branch 27 (BOX SCORE)
Long Branch 70 - Westampton Tech 3 (BOX SCORE)
Long Branch 47 - Moorestown 24 (BOX SCORE)
1/16: A-NORTH
Long Branch 36 - Manalapan 29 (BOX SCORE)
LB: LB rallies from 17 down as Conlon decision in final bout wins it
1/14: A-NORTH
Long Branch 57 - Freehold Boro 6 (BOX SCORE)
LB: Cerruti (14-1); Zimmerman (14-2); Taylor (12-1); Morris (10-2)
1/12: MIDDLETOWN SOUTH QUAD
Long Branch 50 - Marlboro 14 (BOX SCORE)
Long Branch 58 - Middletown South 6 (BOX SCORE)
Long Branch 48 - Matawan 10 (BOX SCORE)
1/9: NON-DIVISION
Long Branch 30 - Ocean Twp 28 (BOX SCORE)
LB: Gonzalez d. J Tracey in final bout to give LB the win; Cerrutti d. Teresi
12/28: 3 Medal Winners for Green Wave at Mustang Classic
2nd Place
126: Ryan Zimmerman
Hwt: Kevin Cerruti
3rd Place
220: Tracey Taylor
12/22: FREEHOLD TWP QUAD
TR North 48 - Long Branch 21 (BOX SCORE)
Long Branch 39 - Freehold Twp 28 (BOX SCORE)
Long Branch 67 - Manasquan 9 (BOX SCORE)
LB: Zimmerman goes 3-0 on the day for Long Branch
12/19: A-NORTH
Long Branch 51 - CBA 13 (BOX SCORE)
LB: Kelleher, Conlon, Zimmerman, Lawrence, Carey, Gonzalez win by pin as Green Wave win in A-North debut
12/15: Long Branch Finishes 2nd at Neptune Classic
1st Place
220: Tracey Taylor
Hwt: Kevin Cerrutti
2nd Place
126: Ryan Zimmerman
138: Steve Pabone
152: Ryan Carey
195: Patrick O'Dwyer
2019 Season Preview
Head Coach: Danny George (29th Season / 409 wins)
Returning Wins Leader From 2018
Kevin Cerruti (39-6)
Returning Career Wins Leader in 2019
Ryan Zimmerman (71 wins)
Milestone Watch
With 29 wins this year, Ryan Zimmerman can hit 100 wins as a junior. Senior Kevin Cerruti is 41 wins from recording 100.
Fun Fact
Long Branch's four assistants were all members of the undefeated Group 2 Championship team from 2008.
Where They Open
12/15: @ Neptune Classic
Circle The Date
1/30: vs Howell - In what is now an A-North Divisional matchup, the Green Wave host the Rebels in a bout that very well could be for the Division Crown, and potentially the #1 ranking in the Shore.
The Green Wave lost five District medal winners, including State placer Peter Wersinger, to graduation, but still return an extremely strong group, and have plenty of talent to pull from their depth pool to keep it business as usual in the LB.
We start down low where junior Ryan Zimmerman (38-7 / 2nd D23, 2nd R6), a returning State qualifier, gives the Green Wave a big time hammer in the lower portion of the lineup. Also back for the Green Wave is senior Rey Guzman, a 20-bout winner who placed 3rd in the District. Junior Dylan Kelleher and sophomore Joseph Conlon split the duties at 106 last season, and form a nice 1-2 punch at 106/113. Newcomers to the lineup should include juniors Victor Lemus and Anthony Bonanno, as well as freshman Angel Bonanno.
Junior Ryan Carey (20-17 / 1st D23) and seniors Steve Pabone (11-10) and Stivini Silva (14-12) give the Wave a strong returning core in the middle. Junior Isaiah Gonzalez and sophomore Jack Friedman both saw action last season and are looking to make solid contributions in larger roles this year.
The upperweights has the potential to be a big strength for Long Branch. Senior Kevin Cerruti (39-6 / 2nd D23, 1st R6, 7th NJ) is a returning State placer, and gives LB one of the state's top heavyweights. Two more returning starters are back up top as well in senior Luke Arnold (21-5) and junior Edgar Padilla (13-18). Senior La'Qym Morris (13-2) had some big wins last season, and has the potential to have a huge year for the Wave at 195. Junior Tracey Taylor (8-3) is also capable of having a big year at 220.
Possible Lineup in 2019
| Wgt |
Wrestler |
Record |
Tournaments |
| 106 |
(Jr) Dylan Kelleher |
10-10 |
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| 113 |
(So) Joseph Conlon |
8-9 |
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| 120 |
(Sr) Rey Guzman |
20-14 |
3rd D23 |
| 120 |
(Jr) Victor Lemus |
0-2 |
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| 126 |
(Jr) Anthony Bonanno |
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| 126 |
(Fr) Angel Bonanno |
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| 132 |
(Jr) Ryan Zimmerman |
38-7 |
2nd D23 / 2nd R6 |
| 138 |
(Sr) Steve Pabone |
11-10 |
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| 145 |
(Sr) Stivini Silva |
14-12 |
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| 152 |
(Jr) Ryan Carey |
20-17 |
1st D23 |
| 160 |
(Jr) Isaiah Gonzalez |
3-3 |
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| 160 |
(So) Jack Friedman |
2-10 |
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| 170 |
(Jr) Edgar Padilla |
13-18 |
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| 182 |
(Sr) Luke Arnold |
21-5 |
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| 195 |
(Sr) La'Qym Morris |
13-2 |
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| 220 |
(Jr) Tracey Taylor |
8-3 |
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| Hwt |
(Sr) Kevin Cerruti |
39-6 |
2nd D23 / 1st R6 / 7th NJ |
| Hwt |
(Sr) Victor Torres |
1-0 |
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Graduated in 2018
| Wgt |
Wrestler |
Record |
Tournaments |
| 126 |
Chris Dean | 27-11 | 1st D23 |
| 145 |
Isaac Shohet | 21-14 | 2nd D23 |
| 145 |
Nick Luhn | 5-8 | |
| 160 |
Louie Saez | 17-12 | 4th SCT / 3rd D23 |
| 170 |
Dan Santos-Silva | 30-8 | 1st D23 |
| 195 |
Peter Wersinger | 39-6 | 1st SCT / 1st D23 / 1st R6 / 8th NJ |
| 220 |
Jael Cordero | 13-8 | |
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